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Phish Unveils Summer Tour, Mike Gordon Solo Dates
Concerts & Tours

Phish Unveils Summer Tour, Mike Gordon Solo Dates

Phish will be embarking on a 26-date tour this summer. Before the band kicks off their run, bassist Mike Gordon will be taking his solo band on the road.

David Barber Releases Debut, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six”
New Albums

David Barber Releases Debut, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six”

David Barber has played on songs featured on TV shows and he’s toured nationally opening for artists like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. Now he’s stepped out front with the self-titled debut album, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six.”

Warwick Unveils Limited Edition Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Basses for 2024
Basses

Warwick Unveils Limited Edition Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Basses for 2024

Each year, Warwick introduces two limited edition basses from their custom shop: one that’s Masterbuilt and one that’s Teambuilt. The German bass manufacturer chose to highlight the beauty of walnut on their Thumb model this year by introducing the Masterbuilt Thumb NT LTD 2024 and the Teambuilt Thumb BO LTD 2024.

Infectious Grooves, Featuring Robert Trujillo, Are Back in the Studio
News

Infectious Grooves, Featuring Robert Trujillo, Are Back in the Studio

Infectious Grooves has recorded new music and will go on tour with ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg and Metallica’s (and a former Suicidal Tendencies) bassist Robert Trujillo.

Black Ice Introduces Battery-Free Boost and Distortion Modules
Accessories & Strings

Black Ice Introduces Battery-Free Boost and Distortion Modules

Black Ice Enterprises has announced two new products to mod your bass: the Black Ice Boost and the Black Ice Distort. The units are small, battery-free devices that the company says can be easily installed in a guitar or bass.

David Pastorius: Red Sunrise
Bass Videos

David Pastorius: Red Sunrise

The versatility and scope of the bass are always greater than people imagine. David Pastorius sent us his video for “Red Sunrise,” which proves the point. He gets a wide range of tones by utilizing different techniques, ultimately building a tapestry of sound.

Cindy Blackman Santana Announces Tour Dates with Felix Pastorius on Bass
Concerts & Tours

Cindy Blackman Santana Announces Tour Dates with Felix Pastorius on Bass

Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is back on the road this year with his solo jazz band, which always has a stellar lineup. That band includes Felix Pastorius on bass.

Dirty Logic: The Fez
Bass Videos

Dirty Logic: The Fez

Dirty Logic is an 11-piece Steely Dan tribute band based in Asheville that does The Dan justice. Here’s a great clip of them performing “The Fez.” Beside his slick lines, check out Jake Wolf’s tone!

Obscura Publishes Transcription Book for “A Valediction”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Obscura Publishes Transcription Book for “A Valediction”

Obscura has released a new book for bassists looking to conquer their latest album, “A Valediction,” through Sheet Happens Publishing. “A Valediction: The Complete Bass Transcription” is a 78-page note-for-note representation of the entire 2021 record.

Elrick Bass Guitars Adds Headless Option to Custom Basses
Basses

Elrick Bass Guitars Adds Headless Option to Custom Basses

Elrick Bass Guitars previewed their headless bass at NAMM 2024 with the Gold Series SLC MkII for Steve Lawson. Now it’s available for everyone.

Tedeschi Trucks Extends Deuces Wild Tour
Concerts & Tours

Tedeschi Trucks Extends Deuces Wild Tour

The Tedeschi Trucks Band just kicked off their Deuces Wild tour, but the North American trek has already been expanded with summer and fall legs. Their new dates begin on May 22nd in Portland, Oregon, and will cover the West Coast before making their way east.

Bass of the Week: Ruokangas Guitars Steam Classic “Puma”
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Ruokangas Guitars Steam Classic “Puma”

Bassist Markus Setzer shared a video recently and the bass he was using caught my eye and my ear. This Ruokangas Steam Classic is a beautiful fretless that’s fitted with their Valvebucker MkII system. The setup matches a magnetic pickup capsule with a tube-powered preamp circuit that’s powered by a floor unit.